Bernalillo County Property Taxes
Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
143.9% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$212/mo escrow
Estimate Your Tax
Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.95%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$268,500
State avg ▲ $181,648
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$2,607
$217/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$2,427
$202/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#32
of 33 counties (1 = lowest)
Data Story
About Property Taxes in Bernalillo County, New Mexico
Bernalillo taxes run nearly twice the national norm
Bernalillo County's effective tax rate of 0.948% significantly exceeds the national median of 0.595%, placing it well above average nationally. The median property tax here is $2,544, nearly matching the national median of $2,690 despite having slightly lower median home values of $268,500 versus the nation's $281,900.
Highest taxes in New Mexico by far
Bernalillo County leads all New Mexico counties with an effective rate of 0.948%—59% above the state average of 0.595%. Its median property tax of $2,544 dwarfs the state average of $1,043, making it the clear tax leader across the state.
Bernalillo stands apart from nearby counties
Compared to neighboring Sandoval and Torrance counties, Bernalillo's 0.948% rate is substantially higher, reflecting Albuquerque's urban tax base and infrastructure demands. The county's median home value of $268,500 also tops most surrounding areas, contributing to higher absolute tax bills.
A $268,500 home costs $2,544 annually
The typical Bernalillo County homeowner with a median-valued property of $268,500 pays approximately $2,544 in annual property taxes. Owners with mortgages pay slightly more due to escrow arrangements, averaging $2,607 per year.
Challenge your assessment if rates seem high
Many Bernalillo County homeowners are overassessed relative to market value and can successfully appeal their assessments to reduce their tax burden. Filing an appeal costs nothing and could yield significant annual savings if your property's assessed value exceeds its fair market value.
How Bernalillo County Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Bernalillo County
0.95%
Effective rate
New Mexico Avg
0.57%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.